my riccia

**harvex** · 10th May 2009, 00:53

hi am having problem with my riccia.. before all of the row in the log i put bubbles now it doesnt anymore only the other end only but i didnt ajust anything!.

my tank is at 60gal left is at 70 watt halide and the other is 150 halide
am giving them florena as ferts.. but only the side at 150 halide bubbles but the other side doesnt .. before all of it bubles can u guys help me!

**acit** · 10th May 2009, 14:45

heya

For riccia to bubble/pearl, they need good CO2 concentration, temperature and lighting, among other things.
Do you have a CO2 system?
If you already have one, make sure there aren't too many surface movement as this cause the CO2 concentration in the water to drop.

Sometimes, when using HOB filter, there could be too much surface movement, you can fill the tank up until above the water outlet for HOB. Also when using canister filter, it is advisable to place the water outlet 1 inch below the water surface at the very least.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Acit

**harvex** · 10th May 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by acit

heya

For riccia to bubble/pearl, they need good CO2 concentration, temperature and lighting, among other things.
Do you have a CO2 system?
If you already have one, make sure there aren't too many surface movement as this cause the CO2 concentration in the water to drop.

Sometimes, when using HOB filter, there could be too much surface movement, you can fill the tank up until above the water outlet for HOB. Also when using canister filter, it is advisable to place the water outlet 1 inch below the water surface at the very least.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Acit

thnks so much il be try to drop the water movement more

i do have a co2 system am using sera
now ita alittle yellow in color not green anymore but the other side is still green and has pearls but the left side doesnt looks like its dieing help!

**Scape** · 12th May 2009, 19:26

If i am nt wrong, florena does nt contain iron? i forgot wat nutrient florena is lackin....
In my opinion, i tink you are nt dosin enuf fert.

**harvex** · 12th May 2009, 22:42

Originally Posted by Scape

If i am nt wrong, florena does nt contain iron? i forgot wat nutrient florena is lackin....
In my opinion, i tink you are nt dosin enuf fert.

really.. what fert can u suggest?

**Scape** · 13th May 2009, 08:58

Focus on major nutrients such as potassium, phospate, nitrogen. You can try sechem brands, quite good in my opinion. Your yellowin of riccia is due to you nt dosin enuf potassium. Hope this helps =D